As per the directive of Ministry of Coal, CMPDI organized Hackathon on R&D to encourage start-ups/research organizations/academic institutions for promoting “Make in India” initiatives in coal and lignite sector. The Hackathon Proposal submission started on 12 June’23 and ended on 12 August’23.

Overwhelming response from Scientists, Researchers, Faculty and students received for this Hackathon.

Overall, 34 proposals received on 5 problem statements which are to be judged as per evaluation and selection criteria. The 5 selected problem statements were:

  • Payload monitoring of loading equipment (Shovels / Excavators) displayed in operator’s cabin
  • Optimization of dust suppression in opencast mines
  • Design, Develop & Implementation of Pilot 5G Application and Use Cases for Coal Industry
  • Technology to detect the effect of blasting on Propagation of cracks in structures
  • Technology for efficient management of coal grade monitoring system

Judges will select top 3 proposals for each problem statement and selected participants will be felicitated in person at CMPDI, Ranchi on 15 September’23.

In the last week of this month, Participants will have to make presentation online before distinguished judges comprising faculties/subject experts from IIT Kharapur, IIT-ISM Dhanbad, IIT-BHU Varanasi, IIIT Ranchi, SCCL Kothagudem, CMPDI, CCL, NCL and CIL.

INR 9,00,000 combined worth of prizes are to be given to selected wining candidates. The Hackathon was sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

CMPDI conducted the hackathon for Research & Development problem statements (as above ) to promote creativity and innovation by providing a platform for participants to think out the box and develop novel solutions for real world challenges faced by CIL and the mining industry.

CMPDIL (Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited) is a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd. (CIL) stands as a symbol of specialist consultant for all those who are in the mineral and mining sector.

The Ministry of Coal remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing startup talent and encouraging innovation within the coal sector. The successful hackathon event is a testament to the industry’s potential for growth through collaboration and technological advancements.

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